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Done! Hoses chopped and swapped easily following the above instructions. Initial thoughts are very positive on a quick lap of the village. Modulation of Hope with the power of Elixirs works for me!
I know these are out of stock now 😥 but am going to put in a back order.
Just before hitting the order button, which rotors are people using with these?
Was going to try the Shimano XT RT76(6 bolt) rotors but have no issues in the past with Hope floating so not too sure which to go for.
I'm using mine with Hope floating rotors and mounts - VERY tight on the front with the thick Hope rivets but it just clears.
Hmm... mine were intended for Hope rotors....
Think I might nab some RT76s, have them on my other bikes, find them very good, and very quiet.
[i]Do you definitely need this funnel thing for bleeding?[/i]
I think you could do it the 'old fashioned' way without the funnel. ie. remove the reservoir cover completely and top up the reservoir. The funnel just appears to be a way to stop fluid spilling anywhere.
Had a quick go this morning - the bleed screw is a 2.5mm allen screw and the funnel screws into there - catches the fluid as you push it through with the syringe from the calliper end.
Formula rotors working fine here.
Thing that's making me think twice about the Hopes is that I'm selling my current Hope X2s complete so need new rotors anyway.
The price of the Shimano ones on Rose Bike seem like cracking value if they're good.
Got my bleed tool on Ebay. Turned up within a couple of days. Still says they've got five left as of this morning.
Re rotors, I bought some RT76's even though I'd just invested in some Hope Floating Rotors for the old M4's. Gotta say that the new set up is miles ahead of the M4's in terms of performance.
Anybody know how the Ice tech rotors are different to the RT76's? They look the same but are a lot spendier.
Not sure if Shimano do the Icetech rotors in a 6 bolt version (only centrelock).
Scratch that they are the RT86 6 bolt but not too sure what the difference is. at a guess the 3 layer constuction of the Icetech disperses heat better.
My order status is
Mon, 29/08/11 15:10 clock
Dorsten, DE
The overseas shipment was processed in the start-center package.
Tue, 30/08/11 00:16 clock
Cologne, DE
The international show was edited in the export package center.
Tue, 30/08/11 00:24 clock
Cologne, DE
The shipment is transported to the destination country.
Tue, 30/08/11 15:14 clock
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The shipment arrived in the destination country.
Tue, 30/08/11 15:16 clock
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The shipment has left the import-center package in the destination country.
Wed, 31/08/11 00:04 clock
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The shipment is being prepared in the extra-depot for delivery.
Are they coming today????????????????? Please!!!!!!!
[i]which rotors are people using with these?[/i]
Avids here. Have always had Avid rotors with my XTR brakes, so keeping them on.
[url= http://www.ojbikes.com/shop/avid-g3-disc-rotor/ ]Cheap![/url]
I've clicked the LIKE tab on Facebook for Rosebikes but can't see where you have to go to get the discount code for 10euro off.
I am doing it through my mobile but thought it would be obvious.
Any clues?
Got a set of these, but can't decide whether to replace my Saints with them, or move them on.
Anone got any comparisons/feedback yet?
The facebook thing runs a little app, I doubt it will work on a phone.
Got mine with a mug and catalogue which rivals the yellow pages for size.
Tech docs here btw-
[url= http://techdocs.shimano.com/techdocs/blevel.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302051947&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181679&bmUID=j7n9CkR ]http://techdocs.shimano.com/techdocs/blevel.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302051947&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181679&bmUID=j7n9CkR[/url]
Facebook launches an app as hg says. My code still didn't work, so I emailed and they've given me £10 credit.
You're probably right about the mobile issue.
Will try again at home from work.
To everyone who's had a credit for the 10 euros. I've had one which reads as credit note but it's all in German. Is it a 10 euro refund, voucher, credit note? If so, how do you use it?
Thanks,
Ryan
It's a voucher, comes straight off your bill.
You can get a new code if you remove the facebook app and add it again too.
It's a voucher, comes straight off your bill.
You can get a new code if you remove the facebook app and add it again too.
I aware of that but it wouldn't allow me to input it at checkout so i emailed them after i did the order and they replied with what translates as a £10 credit note. However, I've no idea how to use it as it isn't on my account?
Re rotors:
You can get what looks like XT icetech rotors cheapo from rosebikes too:
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shimano-deore-xt-brake-disc-sm-rt76/aid:368166
I've got some on their way from germany along with a mystery gift.
Unfortunately they're the non ice tech ones, the ice tech ones have a wee label on the carrier and are a different model. I think I'll get them anyway and get some ice tech if I go the Alps next year. I hope these brakes aren't in anyway dependent on the new pads/discs to behave favorably for extended DH? Fingers crossed the bring out a 6 bolt SLX icetech rotor!
The Ice tecs are the 86, not the 76
http://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/shimano-deore-xt-brake-disc-sm-rt86/aid:515851
Which do people feel looks best. Black or silver ones. If anyone decides to get rid of a pair after deciding they don't want them please give me a shout.
How do they compare with the elixr's
Cheers
everyone's tastes will differ..
for me i prefer the black ones
Got the discount code when doing it from the laptop rather than mobile.
I decided on just getting Hope floating rotors as am a bit of a weight weenie and the RT76s are rather heavy and rotational weight at that.
I have ordered them expecting to be able to pay by debit card but not an option for the U.K, so have gone for advanced payment.
I'm guessing I have to go into a Lloyds bank to pay rather than instructing my bank to pay into the Lloyds payable account? I've clearly never had to do a payment this way before.
Things you have to do so the other half doesn't know you're buying more bike bits eh!!!
I paid by debit card 😕
I paid by uk debit card too
I have a spare pair of silver XT brakes available for £135.00 to collect in the Preston area. I'm not giving my mug away though!!
j40aja Hope floaters aren't light !. I sold mine after buying some Alligator Aries rotors, they were 20% light than Hope floaters 😉
Thanks again Slackman99! Just had my first decent ride with the brakes.
I thought they wouldn't be much improvement on my old XTRs...
Wrong!
I thought 1 finger braking wouldn't make much difference...
Wrong!
Great stuff.. I made em smoke too 🙂
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I could only see options for Paypal, credit cards or prepayment.I take it you just go through the credit card option for a debit card?
Will check my order and see if I can change the payment method on-line tonight, if not I'll contact them tomorrow to pay by debit card.
Re; Hope floaters not being light- I know there are plenty lighter but I meant compared to the Shimano ones. Hopes add a bit of bling too with colour options.
rogermellie - can you send us picks of the silver xt's. Still deciding on those or the black ones
oli.burke@gmail.com
Cheers
Oli
Good deal that! But no stock...so no good for now (or ever again??)
Just put mine on. Due to the short lever blades I've had to mount the brakes outboard (oh the shame) and cant really get my seatpost droppist in the right place, brakes do seem good though. Resin pads with aluminium backs should last tomorrows night ride, will get some sintered superstars.
I bought one pair of each colour - fitted the black ones onto my red and black Epic and plan to put the silver ones on my ML8.
I think the black calipers look better, but prefer the silver levers I think!
Will test them again tomorrow, but very pleased so far!
Come on folks i just cant decid. I have a black and red anthem. Do i go silver or do i go black?
Hugh - how did the black ones look on your black and red epic?
oli - why don't you [url= http://tinyurl.com/3hv2wm8 ]email[/url] them for advice 😉
got mine yesterday
no mug, no bowl 😥
two olives and inserts
great brakes, off to try them now
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Haven't really paid this thread any attention at all, but having a quick look these look great. Just about to order a set - anything I should know? Already emailed about the £10 off for the facebook like. And I already know about them being the euro way round (might give it a try for a while, got it set up that way on my bmx..).
Ummm, they have sold them all?
The black ones are still in stock..?
Looks to me like black is in stock.
[i]anything I should know?[/i]
Yep. Buy em.